1400 Participants Needed

Physical Activity Program for Childhood Obesity

(ACTIVE Trial)

Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment for childhood obesity?

Research shows that physical activity is a key part of treating childhood obesity, helping to increase energy use and improve overall health. Programs combining exercise with health education and healthy eating, like those at weight-management camps or community settings, have been effective in managing weight in children.12345

Is the physical activity program for childhood obesity safe for children?

Research indicates that physical activity programs for children, including those with obesity, are generally safe and can lead to positive health outcomes such as improved body composition and fitness. These programs are designed to meet the specific needs of children and have been shown to be beneficial without significant safety concerns.678910

How does the physical activity program treatment for childhood obesity differ from other treatments?

The physical activity program for childhood obesity is unique because it focuses on increasing energy expenditure through daily activities, sports, and active commuting, while also involving family and friends for support. Unlike other treatments, it emphasizes improving the child's overall health, including their metabolic profile and psychological well-being, rather than just focusing on weight loss.12111213

What is the purpose of this trial?

Hamilton is a city with a growing newcomer population. Families who are new to Canada do not always have the same resources to access healthy active living (HAL) activities as compared to Canadian-born families. The SCORE! ACTIVE trial will recruit newcomer families with young children in Hamilton and help provide them with access to HAL activities. Through this, the investigators want to see if newcomer children's perspectives of physical activity will change over time. They will also see if increasing newcomer children's access to these resources will promote an increase in HAL behaviours.

Eligibility Criteria

The SCORE! ACTIVE trial is for newcomer families with young children in Hamilton who may not have easy access to healthy active living (HAL) activities. The goal is to see if providing these resources can change the children's views on physical activity and increase their participation in HAL behaviors.

Inclusion Criteria

At least one parent/guardian born outside of Canada and residing in Canada for 10 years or less
Families must be living in one of the designated neighbourhood clusters
I am a newcomer in Canada, living in Hamilton with a child aged 5 to 11.

Exclusion Criteria

Families with involvement with child protection services and/or foster care
My child is in a sports or physical activity program 3+ times a week.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline Assessment

Initial baseline measures are taken in each community before the intervention

1-2 weeks

Intervention

Implementation of physical activity programming, navigator services, and health promotion messaging

18 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity self-efficacy and behaviors

6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Health promotion
  • Navigation
  • Physical activity program
Trial Overview This study tests a program that includes physical activity, health promotion, and navigation support designed for newcomer families. It aims to assess whether this intervention can positively influence children's attitudes towards physical activity and encourage more active lifestyles.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: SCORE! ACTIVEExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
This is the only arm of the study. The interventions included in this arm are physical activity programming (SCORE! CLUB), navigator services (SCORE! navigator), and health promotion messaging. All clusters will receive this intervention.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Lead Sponsor

Trials
380
Recruited
345,000+

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

Collaborator

Trials
51
Recruited
101,000+

Findings from Research

Increasing physical activity is crucial in treating childhood obesity, as it not only helps with weight management but also improves metabolic health and psychological well-being.
The paper provides practical recommendations for healthcare providers to encourage obese children and their families to engage in daily activities, participate in sports, reduce sedentary behaviors, and involve their social circles in supporting healthier lifestyles.
Physical activity-key issues in treatment of childhood obesity.Nowicka, P., Flodmark, CE.[2015]
A systematic review of 85 studies confirmed that physical activity is effective in reducing overweight and obesity in children and adolescents, with the best results coming from programs that combine aerobic and anaerobic exercises.
For optimal results, it is recommended that children and adolescents engage in at least 180 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, and that family involvement in weight reduction programs significantly enhances effectiveness compared to standard nutrition education alone.
[Physical activity programmes to reduce overweight and obesity in children and adolescents; a systematic review].Aguilar Cordero, MJ., Ortegón Piñero, A., Mur Vilar, N., et al.[2022]
Exercise programs combined with dietary changes are effective in treating obesity in children and adolescents, as supported by a review of 13 controlled studies.
There is a need for more research on exercise interventions for obesity, particularly considering factors like adherence, diet, age, gender, and type of exercise to optimize outcomes.
Exercise in treating obesity in children and adolescents.Epstein, LH., Coleman, KJ., Myers, MD.[2019]

References

Physical activity-key issues in treatment of childhood obesity. [2015]
[Physical activity programmes to reduce overweight and obesity in children and adolescents; a systematic review]. [2022]
Exercise in treating obesity in children and adolescents. [2019]
Testing a multicomponent lifestyle intervention for combatting childhood obesity. [2021]
YMCA program for childhood obesity: a case series. [2022]
A combined nutritional-behavioral-physical activity intervention for the treatment of childhood obesity--a 7-year summary. [2014]
Implementation of physical activity on prescription for children with obesity in paediatric health care (IMPA): protocol for a feasibility and evaluation study using quantitative and qualitative methods. [2022]
Inclusion of resistance exercise in a multidisciplinary outpatient treatment program for preadolescent obese children. [2019]
Promoting Health in Pediatric Obesity: A Decade's Research of Physical Activity's Influence on Cardiometabolic Parameters. [2023]
Objectively Measured Physical Activity Increases Only in Males During a Summer Camp for Obese Children. [2021]
A healthy school start - parental support to promote healthy dietary habits and physical activity in children: design and evaluation of a cluster-randomised intervention. [2022]
Childhood obesity prevention through a community-based cluster randomized controlled physical activity intervention among schools in china: the health legacy project of the 2nd world summer youth olympic Games (YOG-Obesity study). [2019]
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Motivating the obese child to move: the role of structured exercise in pediatric weight management. [2019]
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